Utku AkdağGraduate Student & Researcher | METU About Me I am a graduate researcher with a focus on structural engineering, alongside professional experience in the technical specification and global development of seismic testing equipment. My work bridges the gap between academic research in structural optimization and the practical application of advanced testing technologies. Academic Profiles ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9353-5786 Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?hl=tr&user=nWrfzOwAAAAJ Research Interests Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Structural Optimization (Heuristic algorithms) Seismic Testing Equipment (Shake tables, actuators, and strong motion recorders) Education & Relevant Coursework Middle East Technical University (METU) – Graduate Studies Key Coursework: CE 587 Structural Dynamics, Structural Optimization Professional Experience Global Business Developer | Teknik Destek Grubu (TDG) Coordinating technical specifications, sales contracts, and global project management for advanced structural testing systems, including ATOM series shake tables and high-capacity ball-screw actuators. Technical Skills Specialties: Algorithm implementation (e.g., Salp Swarm Algorithm – SSA), elastic and inelastic response spectra derivation, rigid body dynamics. Software: MATLAB, SAP2000, Microsoft Excel
